as in seducing
to influence someone with a bribe
meat inspectors were bribed, and the contaminated beef was sold to the public
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Recent Examples of bribing
Even without bribing the bots to provide direct advertising, brands are already trying to find ways to get into the good books of AI search results.
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Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Then, in February of last year, Coral Gables criminal defense attorney David Macey was indicted along with Pagan on charges of bribing Costanzo to obtain confidential information about drug-trafficking suspects to recruit them as potential clients for his law firm.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
The most recent was a felony case against Phong Tran, a veteran homicide detective accused of bribing a witness in a murder case.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
But now, federal prosecutors say Hennen is the fixer behind the biggest point-shaving scandal in history, accused of bribing 39 college players, corrupting 17 programs and fixing — or trying fix — 29 games to enrich himself and other gamblers.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Among them were claims that the board was bribing students to protest and funding the entire event, Simmons said.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Jan. 2026
The indictment describes the fixers as the leaders of the scheme, which allegedly began in 2022 with a group bribing CBA players to influence games for wagering purposes.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
Additionally, Langan, the former CEO who owns a home near Central City, and several other RCI executives are facing criminal charges in New York for allegedly bribing an auditor there in exchange for lucrative tax breaks.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
There's no shame in a little bit of bribing to get the job done!
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 25 Dec. 2025
Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Then, in February of last year, Coral Gables criminal defense attorney David Macey was indicted along with Pagan on charges of bribing Costanzo to obtain confidential information about drug-trafficking suspects to recruit them as potential clients for his law firm.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
The most recent was a felony case against Phong Tran, a veteran homicide detective accused of bribing a witness in a murder case.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
But now, federal prosecutors say Hennen is the fixer behind the biggest point-shaving scandal in history, accused of bribing 39 college players, corrupting 17 programs and fixing — or trying fix — 29 games to enrich himself and other gamblers.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Among them were claims that the board was bribing students to protest and funding the entire event, Simmons said.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Jan. 2026
The indictment describes the fixers as the leaders of the scheme, which allegedly began in 2022 with a group bribing CBA players to influence games for wagering purposes.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
Additionally, Langan, the former CEO who owns a home near Central City, and several other RCI executives are facing criminal charges in New York for allegedly bribing an auditor there in exchange for lucrative tax breaks.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
There's no shame in a little bit of bribing to get the job done!
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 25 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bribing
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Waugh walks around with a newfound swagger, playing hooky, drinking heavily, even seducing a woman at his local.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Ian Somerhalder’s character delights in seducing aggro closeted dudes.—
Ky Henderson,
Rolling Stone,
15 Feb. 2026
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The disguise simultaneously repels birds and other larger predators, who have no interest in eating what appears to be excrement, while luring in the spider’s next dinner.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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The disguise simultaneously repels birds and larger predators, who have no interest in eating what appears to be excrement, while luring in the spider’s next dinner.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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The set has more than 500 perfect ratings at Amazon, and hundreds more have been buying it up every month as winter approaches.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Feb. 2026
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Now, thanks to a recent marketing makeover, women and older adults are buying into the creatine craze and more brands are getting on board.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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Scams and malicious actors could be waiting on the other end, with the intent of covertly persuading the call’s recipient to get involved in some kind of scheme.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
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But Reform’s popularity has spiked, harnessing anger over the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and dilapidated public services, and increasingly persuading Britons that immigration is to blame.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
24 Feb. 2026
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In this way at least, the mayor follows in the path of Socrates by corrupting the young.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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But now, federal prosecutors say Hennen is the fixer behind the biggest point-shaving scandal in history, accused of bribing 39 college players, corrupting 17 programs and fixing — or trying fix — 29 games to enrich himself and other gamblers.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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On the ground floor of the market, the beating heart of commercial life in the Algerian capital, merchants’ stalls are well stocked with fruit and vegetables, displayed with enticing artistry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Bond Ng, 47, was arrested on Sunday and charged with enticing a person to travel in interstate commerce to engage in prostitution, federal officials said.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Delivering bad news In 2001, Jesse faced a scandal for having an affair that resulted in him fathering a child.—
Rick Davis,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Sharks have already sold out 12 of 26 home games this season, after having capacity crowds in 15 of 41 games at SAP Center last season.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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According to charging documents in the case obtained by USA TODAY, Kouri Richins is accused of poisoning her spouse with fentanyl at their home in Kamas, a small mountain town in Summit County.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Richins, 35, is charged with multiple felonies for allegedly poisoning her late husband, Eric Richins, in March 2022.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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